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Tango DJ Ella

Golden Age-rooted milongas where every tanda unfolds like a story.

DJ Ella at the decks — warm studio light, focused and in her element

"Everything begins with connection: connection to the music, to the embrace, and to the shared experience unfolding on the dance floor."

Dancing With the Entire Ronda

I am a tango DJ and a social dancer, and those two things are inseparable for me. Everything begins with connection: connection to the music, to the embrace, and to the shared experience unfolding on the dance floor.

When I step behind the console, I don't leave the floor. I simply find another way to be present on it. As a DJ, it feels as if I dance with the ronda, listening closely to the room, responding to its energy, and shaping the milonga as an ongoing dialogue between dancers and music.

My sets are rooted in the depth, elegance, and richness of the Golden Age orchestras. That is where my heart lives. Into that classic landscape, I occasionally weave carefully chosen modern gems, sparingly and intentionally, always in service of the room rather than my own preferences.

I care deeply about the flow of a milonga: the warmth in the room as the evening opens, the moments of collective stillness mid-tanda, and the glow on the floor at the end of the night. Every tanda and every cortina is selected with purpose, building the emotional arc of the evening, each one a chapter in a story the entire room is writing together.

My musical style is warm and responsive, bringing a feminine sparkle while embracing the full emotional range of tango, from playful and lighthearted to grounded, lyrical, intimate, and deeply moving.

My approach to DJing has been shaped by the generosity of exceptional mentors. I am grateful to Felipe Martínez, Ayano Yoneda, and the late Igor El Espejero, whose guidance, knowledge, and love for tango influence how I listen, learn, and share music.

Just as I care about the emotional journey of a milonga, I care deeply about the technical details. I play only high-quality transfers from TangoTunes, Tango Time Travel, and reputable CD labels, ensuring warm, rich, and balanced sound on the dance floor. I also bring a fully prepared backup laptop to every event, so the focus always remains where it belongs: on the dancers and the music.

Nothing brings me greater joy than creating a milonga where dancers feel connected, inspired, and completely immersed in the music.

Where I've DJ'd

Selected past and upcoming events

Mondays At The Beat

Berkeley, California

Milonga Desde El Alma

Santa Cruz, California

Milonga La Vista

Mountain View, California

La Milonguita

San Francisco, California

Milonga Vecher Tango

San Francisco, California

Milonga El Valenciano

San Francisco, California

Milonga Alberto's

Mountain View, California

Milonga El Movimiento

Chicago, Illinois

From the Organizers
& Dancers

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Ella brings a beautifully crafted mix of music, energy and moods to her DJing. She plays to her audience and had everyone on the floor, as gender balance allowed, with her inspirational tandas, sustaining the energy throughout the milonga. Aside from the music, her energy is very warm and personable which adds to any milonga. Looking forward to having her back!

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We loved Ella's music — beautifully chosen to make the entire room dance, keeping the ronda nice and smooth with great energy the entire milonga. We would love to have her back any time.

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There wasn't a single tanda during the entire milonga that my feet didn't want to dance to.

Let's Create Something
Beautiful Together

I regularly travel throughout the United States and Europe and am always happy to connect with organizers and communities who share a love for beautiful music and a vibrant dance floor.

If you are looking for a DJ for your local milonga, encuentro, marathon, or festival, I would love to hear from you.

Reach Out
Available for milongas, encuentros,
marathons & festivals worldwide.
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